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    Civil War in the West

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    trans-Mississippian Theatre led to the Union control of the Arkansas and White Rivers and in the long run the control of the Mississippi River by the Union. Naval battles in the trans-Mississippian theatre during the Civil War achieved victory in the West for the Union. Control of the Mississippi River stood crucial for both sides as it was the lifeline for materials and reinforcements for both the Confederate and Union armies. These confrontations‚ on and around trans-Mississippian waterways‚ by large

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    1) How was ‘man’ able to reach North/South America‚ and what skills were needed to thrive towards a Civilization? (CH 1‚ SEC 1) Some scientists say that man came from Asia‚ like the Aztecs‚ Mayans and Incas. And when the came from Asia‚ they came on land‚ chasing big land animals like buffalo through a passageway called the Bering straight. Now that’s only one theory‚ another theory is man came by sea‚ passing through the Pacific Ocean sailing with land in view. When they arrived‚ they needed

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    West Nile Fever

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    Infectious Disease Case Study Assignment  After reviewing this case study‚ address these questions:  1. West Nile fever is caused by the West Nile virus. Describe the emergence of novel disease in  the Western hemisphere. Provide some examples of sources of infection for novel diseases‚  including the mode of transmission for WNV. Why is this a concern?  In late August of 1999‚ an unusual cluster of encephalitis cases was reported to NYC’s  Department of Health. Laboratory sequencing of virus isolated from brain tissue of birds 

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    West Nile Virus

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    West Nile Virus Summertime‚ without doubt is the best season for students‚ the mood that it brings along with it‚ is the time that most people treasure. However‚ as we go along and having wonderful time in this period‚ it is very important that we remain healthy and safe. The season not only brings the things we obviously expect‚ but also has been associated with viruses which can cause various diseases. People who enjoy themselves along the lakes and rivers should keep in mind of the threatening

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    The first civilizations that appeared on earth all shared humble beginnings. Their initial development of agriculture that worked with their local landscapes and geography‚ the creation of local community systems for education‚ health and rudimentary forms of government seemed to be borne out of a desire to make our lives far more comfortable and secure than they had been as nomadic tribes. In each civilization of the world‚ it seems that after initial gains in the overall well-being of the populace

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    this time weapons and other tools were made of bronze. 6. During the Bronze age social hierarchy forms. People become powerful and wealthy‚ resulting in the first governments. 7. Western Civilization began in Greece. Western Civilization is based upon reason and political liberty. Western Civilization then spread all over Europe through music‚ art‚ architecture‚ weaponry‚ clothing‚ and more. 8. The Peloponnesian war was fought by Athens and Sparta. Sparta won the war. The war lasted 30 years

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    Ode to the West Wind

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    Olvera English 2314 Paul Kintzele 10/01/05 Wild West Wind An ode is a poem with extraordinary lyrics‚ aiming at loftier thought‚ and more complex formal structure than most lyrics. Another characteristic of an ode is that they are often addressed at something or someone. An ode is a long lyric poem‚ highly interested in a specific subject‚ tone‚ and style‚ often written to celebrate an event‚ person‚ being or power. In which in "Ode to the West wind"‚ Shelley describes the winds mighty power

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    ancient civilization

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    Chemouma Secondary School 2012 / 2013 3rd Year Literary Stream Duration: 2H and half The Trial Baccalaureate Exam of English Part One: Reading (15 pts) A/ Comprehension (7pts) Read the

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    Week 19 Rewrite‚ Prompt 3 The frontier was mainly a wild place until men went looking for gold and land‚ justifying their radical and violent attempts to gain land by what they believed to be Manifest Destiny. What whites discovered as they moved west were tribes of Indians settled on what they claimed as “their” land. This want for land was driven by the second Industrial Revolution‚ prompting the removal of Indians and war to commence. The second Industrial Revolution pioneered an expansion in

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    this soon became a reality for a guy named Kanye West. Being noticed by a famous rapper named Jay-Z made Kanye West’s dreams come true. He has won tons of awards such as “MTV and Grammy awards.” “Kanye West’‚ biography.com‚ and was even on “Times Magazines 100 Most Influential People.” Time.com. Although Kanye West may not be the most influential person of all time‚ but his music has taken him far in life and continues to grow his career. Kanye West is best known for his album “The College Dropout”

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